BAEconomics with Computing

Study location	United Kingdom, Colchester Campus
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BA
Course code	LG01

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.0 CAE: 169 overall

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	essex.ac.uk/..11-80f0-005056342d86&urlid=4

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

Year 1

Introduction to Economics
Introduction to Quantitative Economics
Methods of Economic Analysis
Career Skills in Economics
Introduction to Programming
Object-Oriented Programming

Year 2

Career Skills in Economics
Macroeconomics (Intermediate)
Microeconomics (Intermediate)
Mathematical Methods in Economics
Introduction to Econometric Methods
Application Programming

Final year

Career Skills in Economics
Project: Economics
Advanced Programming
Information Retrieval
International Trade (optional)
Economics of Bond and Derivatives Markets (optional)
Economics of the European Union (optional)

Career opportunities

Many employers want economists with computing skills who can tackle large data sets and real- world problems. Our course helps you to become more employable and takes you closer to that dream job or postgraduate study when you graduate.

Our students are in demand from a wide range of employers in a host of occupations, including financial analysis, management, public administration and accountancy.